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ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/12/2026
Job Description and Duties
DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. ABC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join ABC and help us provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Accounting Administrator II, the incumbent performs the more professional and technical accounting work to support invoice processing and disbursement activities within Accounts Payable. The position is responsible for reviewing transactions, auditing invoices, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting policies and procedures, and promoting accurate and efficient payment processing for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Working Conditions
Free parking, close to shops and restaurants, close to freeway.
Hybrid office- centered work schedule reporting to the office three days per week.
Sponsorship
Position Details
Department Information
This position is located in Headquarters Financial Management Branch - Natomas area and includes FREE PARKING.
Department Website: http://www.abc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.
Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.
A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be included with your application when education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/12/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal).
- Knowledge and experience with state travel policies, regulations, State Administrative Manual (SAM), and Bargaining Unit contracts.
- Important characteristics include: punctuality, good attendance, positive attitude, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work under pressure, ability to work in a team environment.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.abc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Ginger Valdez
(916) 419-2557
Ginger.Valdez@abc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Maiko Thao-Santos
(916) 200-7423
Maiko.ThaoSantos@abc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Angela Shaffer
(916) 285-8519
Angela.Shaffer@abc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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